Division of Administrative Services
Division of Administrative Services Division of Administrative Services

Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Program (SAFE)

​The purpose of the Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Commission is to:

  1. Establish mandatory statewide protocols for conducting sexual assault forensic examinations.
  2. Work with county prosecutors to convene and chair local Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Boards.
  3. Set minimum requirements for local plans developed by county or regional board and approve county plans.
  4. Establish a basic standard of care for victims of sexual assault
  5. Authorize minimum training requirements
  6. Collect data to identify and improve the collections of evidence.

Primary Contact


Carol E. Blankenship
Criminal Justice Specialist 
304.352.2443
Carol.E.Blankenship@wv.gov


Secondary Contact


Ian A. Jones
Program Manager
304.352.2435
Ian.A.Jones@wv.gov​


​**For additional program information and/or application materials, please contact Carol E. Blankenship and/or Ian A. Jones​ at the information listed above.